Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. It's Chinese food from our kitchen, an hour and a half of refills and £45 each. Below we've put the whole thing in one place, from the drinks and food to the value, the best day and the route here.
| What it costs | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| Courses | One starter and one main |
| Location | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Our bottomless brunch in a nutshell
Our home is a canal-side spot in Brindleyplace, next door to Sea Life, where we run a Chinese kitchen and a cocktail bar. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking all week. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Is it right for you?
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. Couples marking a birthday or an anniversary will find it works just as well. For a team from work, nobody has to split a complicated bill. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
Why there are no pancakes here
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
Your sitting, explained
It's all very simple. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Book a slot. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Choose a drinks package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Pick two courses. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Settle in. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
An hour and a half is enough to eat properly and enjoy several drinks, with time left for plans later. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
A quick look at the menu
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. It's one starter and one main per person.
Starters: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
For your main: Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce; Sanpei Chicken, based on Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
The drinks packages
Wild Brunch: £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Having two cocktails alongside the fizz means you're not stuck on one drink all afternoon.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. Never had one before? Brunch is the perfect chance to try it.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Not drinking?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
One rule to know
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Does £45 add up?
The sums are easy. Order two Pornstar Martinis from our usual list at £14 each and you've spent £28 without a starter in sight. Brunch, at £45, gets you two courses and 90 minutes of those drinks on repeat.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
Keep in mind that sides and rice upgrades are charged on top of the £45 price.
The best day for brunch
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
On a Friday or Sunday you can chat without shouting over the music. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for taking it easy.
Expect Saturday to book up before Friday or Sunday.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. A 12pm start leaves the rest of the day free, which is handy if you have plans later. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
A few things we'd suggest
- Be punctual. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Order food early. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Keep water on the table. Your evening will be better for it.
- Settle the package first. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Plan the trip home. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Planning for a bigger party
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. Bigger parties can use our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and the events team can help with decorations or a cake arranged in advance. Everything is on the events hire page.
Finding Lulu Wild
Our address is Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, a short step from the canal and right by Sea Life.
- Broad Street: about two minutes on foot.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a short walk along the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, read more the train is usually the smarter option.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Brunch before a show
We're within easy walking distance of Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
After your sitting
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive with dry ice. Good ones to try are the Lucky Dragon (£12.75), the China Silk (£13.25) and the Fortune Cookie (£13.50). Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
The rest of our menu
Brunch is only one part of what we do. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. On the dinner menu you'll find aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with meat-free options all through it. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
One more thing we're proud of: Birmingham Dogs Home is our charity partner for 2026/2027, and we're glad to be supporting them.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Reserving your sitting
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
How much will brunch set me back?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How long is each sitting?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Which days is it on?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Do you cater for vegans?
Yes, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there a car park close by?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute walk.
What's in the Wild Brunch?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What does the Champagne Upgrade add?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
What style of food do you serve?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I call to book?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Can I order extra sides?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Is it close to the Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
Can I walk from New Street?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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